Tigers

The tiger is one the largest of the four big cats, and one that is very fascinating to people all over the world. Tigers tend to be loners so you won’t see them hunting in groups as you do lions.

However, they have been known to share their prey with others which is a good indication that they do communicate with each other on different levels.

There are 6 out of 9 species of tigers left on Earth. How long they will be able to survive though is in question. Right now all 6 of these remaining species are considered to be endangered. Even with conservation efforts in place the future for them seems very uncertain.

White Tigers

The white tigers are larger in size than the orange ones, and their fur is pale in colour with chocolate brown stipes. The eyes of the white tiger are blue-ish green and this is how we know that they are not albino.

These big cats weigh in at 400-550 lbs and reach a length of 9-11 feet. An average litter size ranges from 1-6 cubs; which stay with their mother till they become 2-2½ years of age.

The main diet of a tiger in the wild is deer, however, they also feed on wild pigs, cattle and fish. At Safari Adventures our tigers eat a varied diet of beef, chicken and fish.

Meet the Tigers

Bengali

Chilka

Bagheera

Ajanta

Caesar

India

Jungle

Rajah

Mala

Tigger

Tiger Facts

Do they bite?

Yes they can as they are still wild animals and wild animals can be unpredictable.

Do they scratch?

Yes they can do, their claws are very sharp but we are here to stop them from doing that.

How much do they eat?

A tiger will feed itself until it cannot walk but his actual requirement is 5-7 kg per day.

What is their favourite food?

Indian water buffalo. With us they eat chicken, deer meat and fish.

Can they jump?

Yes! They are very good jumpers.

Do they always have stripes?

Yes, they do.

What are the white marks behind their ears?

They are identification marks, for signalling to each other.

When do they hunt?

When they have the opportunity to, hungry or not.

How long does a tiger live?

Up to 22 years in captivity and about 17 years in the wild.

How long does a tiger live?

Up to 22 years in captivity and about 17 years in the wild.

When do they start eating meat?

Cubs will start chewing on meat at about 6-8 weeks old, when their teeth are starting to develop.

Are their teeth and claws removed before we walk with them?

No!

Are they drugged?

Certainly not!

Why do you walk with tigers?

To exercise them and to educate people about the animal.

What happen to these tigers when they are too big to walk with?

They will be moved into a drive-through enclosure.

How long can you walk with these tigers?

It all depends on the temperament of each individual tiger but it’s actually up to the people as they are the ones that feel intimidated by such a powerful animal, not the animal, he has only grown.

Do you ever hunt any tigers?

Certainly not. We are here to conserve and protect these species. We do not hunt.